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Vail Resorts lowers its earnings guidance after low snowfall has kept skiers away
It’s been a warm winter and Vail Resorts is feeling it. The ski giant lowered its earnings forecast yesterday after visits to its resorts cratered...
Trump’s EPA plans to ignore health effects of air pollution
The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly planning to stop considering the health benefits of reducing air...
Offshore wind developer wins court ruling after Trump pause; construction to resume on Revolution Wind
An offshore wind developer won a key court ruling Friday allowing construction to resume on the Revolution Wind project, after President Trump...
SoCalGas pilot blends hydrogen into California gas lines, sparking safety and equity debate
Southern California Gas Co. has begun a pilot project blending up to 20% hydrogen into natural gas lines serving about 1,800 residents in Orange...
The burning plastic crisis endangers millions in the Global South
Burning plastic waste as fuel or through open dumping is causing severe health and environmental harm in many Global South communities, according...
Toxic Sewage Wipes Out Famed Flamingo Breeding Site in South Africa
Kimberley, South Africa: Kamfers Dam, once a vital breeding ground for lesser flamingos, is now uninhabitable due to untreated sewage pollution....
FEMA Turmoil and NOAA Changes Stir Worry Ahead of “Above-Normal” Hurricane Season
Washington, D.C.: FEMA’s acting head was ousted amid Trump’s musings about dismantling the agency, and NOAA faces steep budget cuts. Both...
U.S. Solar Power Surges in Early 2025, But Rising Demand Leads to Increased Coal Use
USA: The nation saw a dramatic 44% spike in solar energy production in early 2025 compared to last year, driven by a rush to complete projects...
Scientists Investigate Lingering Toxins and Health Risks Following Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires
Los Angeles, California: After lethal wildfires claimed 29 lives and destroyed over 16,000 structures, a consortium of public health researchers...
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